Supporting high achieving schools

More often than not, top-achieving schools are subjected to benign neglect, as they are considered almost invincible and capable of thriving on their own, riding out prevailing and potential storms with confidence. Why does success attract complacency? Once a school has proven to be efficient and effective, attention shifts to schools with the notorious distinction of performing below expected standards.

Success is greeted with the euphoria of the moment, and once the dust settles, that euphoria evaporates. Assumptions that success will repeat itself cause oversight bodies charged with the responsibility of watching over schools to shift resources and attention to chronically underachieving schools.